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ACA enrollments in Florida dropped in 2026, but the decrease was smaller than anticipated.
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Large datasets can be useful research tools, but current government efforts to gather medical records depend on policy and…
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A long bath in brine is how deli meat gets its taste, texture and shelf life.
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Chatbots are becoming commonplace in teens’ lives, but these tools were never developed or validated for mental health…
The most important thing for parents to know is that the order does not change which vaccines are available to children…
Having health insurance or being eligible for care doesn’t guarantee that it is truly within reach.
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US sewage treatment plants likely don’t get rid of all the disease-causing protozoa, and monitoring discharged wastewater…
Most lightning strike survivors have no visible scars, but their invisible injuries often go untreated.
For many gig workers, app-based work is no longer just about extra cash but economic need, a new survey finds.
On top of the risks of injecting untested and potentially contaminated products, user error may make this runaway wellness…
From COVID-19 vaccines to Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, using mRNA as medicine has shown promise. But before mRNA drugs…
Working with and living in spatially complex environments may help delay cognitive decline, though more research is needed.